Highlighting the importance of material innovation in high-performance tooling, voestalpine High Performance Metals India is set to present its latest advancements at the 14th Die & Mould India International Exhibition (DMI 2026), scheduled from April 21–24 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. As the die and mould industry continues to demand higher durability, precision, and efficiency, the role of advanced tool steels and surface technologies is becoming increasingly critical in achieving consistent and reliable performance.
With a strong focus on enabling next-generation manufacturing, the company continues to support toolmakers with materials and processes designed to withstand demanding applications while improving tool life and productivity. The exhibition serves as a platform to engage with stakeholders across the value chain and explore solutions aligned with evolving industry requirements.
Alok Jhamb, Managing Director, voestalpine High Performance Metals India, highlighted the company’s showcase and industry perspective, stating that “DMI has evolved into a meaningful platform for the die and mould ecosystem in India, enabling dialogue across toolmakers, OEMs, and material suppliers while increasingly focusing on application-led discussions and real-world problem solving,” adding that “participation in DMI has consistently helped strengthen connections within the tooling ecosystem and align with evolving industry requirements,” while noting that “at DMI 2026, we will showcase advanced materials such as BÖHLER W403 VMR, a vacuum remelted steel with high purity, improved thermal resistance, wear resistance, and excellent polishability, making it suitable for highly stressed dies in die casting and plastic injection moulding applications.”
He further elaborated on the product portfolio, stating that “Uddeholm Tyrax ESR combines best-in-class toughness, corrosion and wear resistance, enabling high-gloss surface finishes with fewer polishing steps and reduced tool lead time, while also being available for additive manufacturing processes such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Laser Metal Deposition,” while adding that “our PVD coatings and duplex treatment solutions enhance tool performance by reducing abrasion, corrosion, and friction, thereby improving product life, minimizing downtime, and increasing overall productivity,” and emphasising that “DMI provides a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and staying closely connected with the industry’s progress in India, helping drive future-ready solutions across the tooling ecosystem.”
With its participation at DMI 2026, voestalpine High Performance Metals India reinforces its commitment to delivering advanced material solutions that support performance, reliability, and innovation in modern tooling applications.
14th Die & Mould India International Exhibition
Date- Apr 21–24, 2026
Venue- Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
Hall No- 6
Booth No- 06
